USB-C to 3.5mm adapters (DAC) - Let's find the best

[laleeee]

What do you think ?
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/10050...6a2f4fa8e83ce&templateKey=white_backgroup_101

 

[TheVortex]

What do you think ?
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/1005001518824654.html?srcSns=sns_Copy&spreadType=socialShare&bizType=ProductDetail&tt=MG&aff_platform=default&sk=_mKZ4uef&mergeHashcode=59665133952&description=HUF+18,849.36+|+SoundMAGIC+A30+Portable+HiFi+Amplifier+USB+DAC+Type+C+to+3.5mm+Headphone+Amplifier+Adapter+for+Android+Phones&aff_trace_key=f15a349f7e5c461f8779a148ed50ca0b-1601483257029-09110-_mKZ4uef&businessType=ProductDetail&title=HUF+18,849.36+|+SoundMAGIC+A30+Portable+HiFi+Amplifier+USB+DAC+Type+C+to+3.5mm+Headphone+Amplifier+Adapter+for+Android+Phones&platform=AE&terminal_id=de43234d677b419093c6a2f4fa8e83ce&templateKey=white_backgroup_101

Looks fine but a little over priced as it's using a single CS43131.

 

[snowy8171]

I have a pair of westone um pro 50s. I just got the new galaxy tab s7 plus, and I want to be able to use my headphones with it, but its only usb c connection.
What would you guys recommend for adapter/dac. Size isn't an issue. Just looking for sound quality. Thanks

 

[PureViewer4t1]

I have a pair of westone um pro 50s. I just got the new galaxy tab s7 plus, and I want to be able to use my headphones with it, but its only usb c connection.
What would you guys recommend for adapter/dac. Size isn't an issue. Just looking for sound quality. Thanks

Lotoo PAW S1, iBasso DC03 (replaced DC02), Meizu HiFi DAC Pro
Also Shanling recently announced its UA line
You can consider iFi hip-dac, nano iDSD BL, xDSD too
There's also something like Creative SXFI AMP

Don't forget to use an audiophile player app, like FiiO Music, Onkyo HF Player, HiByMusic, USB Audio Player Pro

 

[cappuchino]

Hi. I think this is the right thread to ask. Is there any dongle that I can use to power these EP05 , which have an impedance of 320 ohms. I'm a noob at these stuff so I'd really appreciate it. Oh, and I don't think I'd go for something more than $40 USD. TIA

 

[snowy8171]

Lotoo PAW S1, iBasso DC03 (replaced DC02), Meizu HiFi DAC Pro
Also Shanling recently announced its UA line
You can consider iFi hip-dac, nano iDSD BL, xDSD too
There's also something like Creative SXFI AMP

Don't forget to use an audiophile player app, like FiiO Music, Onkyo HF Player, HiByMusic, USB Audio Player Pro

thanks for the input. should i also look for a dac/ amp combo? or would a dac alone be ok

 

[snowy8171]

thanks for the input. a dac/amp combo would be better correct?

 

[PureViewer4t1]

thanks for the input. should i also look for a dac/ amp combo? or would a dac alone be ok

Well, a DAC is not complete without an amplifier. All these units provide amplification and are DAC/amps, they just might not have a separate amplifier chip. And because you're using an IEM, you don't need extra amplification.

 

[PureViewer4t1]

Lotoo PAW S1, iBasso DC03 (replaced DC02), Meizu HiFi DAC Pro
Also Shanling recently announced its UA line
You can consider iFi hip-dac, nano iDSD BL, xDSD too
There's also something like Creative SXFI AMP

Don't forget to use an audiophile player app, like FiiO Music, Onkyo HF Player, HiByMusic, USB Audio Player Pro

Consider AudioQuest DragonFlies too. I forgot to mention.

 

[baskingshark]

Well, a DAC is not complete without an amplifier. All these units provide amplification and are DAC/amps, they just might not have a separate amplifier chip. And because you're using an IEM, you don't need extra amplification.

Actually some IEMs do scale better with amping, especially stuff like planars or certain dynamic driver types (eg Final Audio E3000, Final Audio E5000, HZSound Heart Mirror). It improves soundstage, dynamics and details slightly, not just a volume increase. But for some multi driver high sensitivity types maybe amping doesn't add much to scaling the sound.

 

[snowy8171]

Consider AudioQuest DragonFlies too. I forgot to mention.

i like that ifi xdsd. looks like its bluetooth. didnt see in specs, but i could also connect a usb to usb c to use it also, correct?

 

[PureViewer4t1]

i like that ifi xdsd. looks like its bluetooth. didnt see in specs, but i could also connect a usb to usb c to use it also, correct?

Yes, you can use it both wiredly and wirelessly.

 

[TecTom]

Hey,
I am going to buy a new phone which doesn't have a 3.5mm audio jack so I need another solution.
What do you think, can I combine this USB-C connector-chip with an aftermarket Cable? I know that I have to solder and connect it properly and all that.
The simple reason why I don't want to use adapters like this one is that everything needs to fit into my jeans pockets and thats not what I want...

Thanks in advance!
Tom

 

[PureViewer4t1]

Hey,
I am going to buy a new phone which doesn't have a 3.5mm audio jack so I need another solution.
What do you think, can I combine this USB-C connector-chip with an aftermarket Cable? I know that I have to solder and connect it properly and all that.
The simple reason why I don't want to use adapters like this one is that everything needs to fit into my jeans pockets and thats not what I want...

Thanks in advance!
Tom

Check out ddHiFi TC35B.
https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/ddhifi-tc35b-usb-type-c-usb-c-dac.24382/reviews

 

[TecTom]

Hey,

I already saw that one but it is still a big peace of metal in my pocket and I would be afraid to break it if I connect my 3.5mm audio jack to that adapter ...

But thanks for posting it!